Not a great game by any means, Cork grinded out a result when needed (similar to many of their performances this year). The changes made to midfield in particular after half time made a big difference. I think Cork were the physically stronger and fitter team as well and that stood to them in the dying mins. Having said that credit to Down, they kept plugging away and may well have snatched a draw with a bit of luck.
Delighted for Cork though, they have had plenty of bad days so they deserve this one. Will they now push on as a more confident assured unit?? Im not so sure. Next years championship is on paper shaping up to be very interesting. A hungrier Kerry and Tyrone, Champions Cork and developing sides in Dublin, Kildare and Down. Surely the likes of Mayo cant have such a poor year next year.
I've been at the 4 losing finals since 1990 so I'll admit there was tear in my eye at the final whistle yesterday.
Great performances from Goulding, Walsh, O'Connor, Noel O'Leary, Shields as well as Nicholas Murphy and Graham Canty when they came on. Our better squad won the day but Down have some great players.
Championship is wide open next year.
I'm what? I'm ants at a picnic?
Ready for the draw? Tomorrow!
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